Triple threat Amra-Faye Wright continues to dazzle audiences year after year as the high-kicking murderess, Velma Kelly, in the long-running Broadway musical, Chicago. Her embodiment of Velma has been in demand around the globe since 2001, both on Broadway and in London's West End, as well as in Europe, South Africa, and, recently, Japan, where she performed the role in Japanese.
Sittin' on Top of the World is a one-woman show which traces, with engaging wit and sophisticated glamour, Wright's unlikely journey from African farm girl to an award-winning actress, singer, and a Broadway leading lady. The performance warmly illustrates Wright's passion for life and her stylish interpretations from The Great American Songbook. Also available is Wright's newest show that pays tribute to the legendary musical team Kander and Ebb. This captivating evening features songs from some of their iconic musicals, including Chicago and Cabaret.
Mark Hummel (Music Director) most recently wrote arrangements for Hugh Jackman; Back on Broadway, and dance music for Sister Act and Disney's Newsies. As Music Director for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Hummel composed three songs for their 75th celebration in 2007. A 3-time Emmy® Award nominee, Mark has conducted and/or composed dance music for 14 other musicals on Broadway; highlights are the Jerry Zaks' 1992 revival of Guys & Dolls, The Boy From Oz, and Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life. He also creates music with Tommy Tune, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Shirley MacLaine, Donna Murphy, Rufus Wainwright, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Sittin' on Top of the World is a one-woman show which traces, with engaging wit and sophisticated glamour, Wright's unlikely journey from African farm girl to an award-winning actress, singer, and a Broadway leading lady. The performance warmly illustrates Wright's passion for life and her stylish interpretations from The Great American Songbook. Also available is Wright's newest show that pays tribute to the legendary musical team Kander and Ebb. This captivating evening features songs from some of their iconic musicals, including Chicago and Cabaret.
Mark Hummel (Music Director) most recently wrote arrangements for Hugh Jackman; Back on Broadway, and dance music for Sister Act and Disney's Newsies. As Music Director for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular, Hummel composed three songs for their 75th celebration in 2007. A 3-time Emmy® Award nominee, Mark has conducted and/or composed dance music for 14 other musicals on Broadway; highlights are the Jerry Zaks' 1992 revival of Guys & Dolls, The Boy From Oz, and Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life. He also creates music with Tommy Tune, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Shirley MacLaine, Donna Murphy, Rufus Wainwright, and Brian Stokes Mitchell.